Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Mate 40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
Comparison between Huawei Mate 40 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei Mate 40 Pro, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Mate 40 Pro | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.9 | 6.4 |
| Camera | 8.7 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 7.3 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Mate 40 Pro, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 769,566
- against 630,095
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 25 W
- Wireless charging power
- 50 W
- against 15 W
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,500 nits
- against 800 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mate 40 Pro | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MP24 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.13 GHz Best value | 2.73 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 769,566 Best value | 630,095 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,180 Best value | 1,131 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,401 Best value | 3,173 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-A77 core at 3.13 GHz, three Cortex-A77 cores at 2.54 GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.05 GHz. | 2x Exynos M5 2.73 GHz + 2x Cortex•A76 2.5 GHz + 4x Cortex•A55 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | — | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Mate 40 Pro | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, White, Black, Green, Yellow | Bronze, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 164.8 mm |
| Weight | 212 g | 208 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 94.1 % Best value | 91.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Leather | Glass, Stainless Steel Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Mate 40 Pro | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,400 mAh | 4,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W Best value | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Mate 40 Pro | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 1,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.76″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,344 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,772 px | 3,088 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 456 ppi | 496 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Variable Refresh Rate, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | Mate 40 Pro | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Mate 40 Pro | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, 3D face recognition | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Mate 40 Pro | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mate 40 Pro | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n84 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.57 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.02 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.32 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.47 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 1,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 200 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mate 40 Pro | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, aptX, A2DP, LE, High-Bitrate Audio Support |
Technical
| Specification | Mate 40 Pro | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NOH-NX9, NOH-AN00, NOH-AN01 | SM-N985F, SM-N985F/DS |
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